Book | Chapter | Verse | Text |
Psalms |
45 |
1 |
My heart overflows with a beautiful thought! I will recite a lovely poem to the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet. |
Psalms |
45 |
2 |
You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever. |
Psalms |
45 |
3 |
Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic! |
Psalms |
45 |
4 |
In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds! |
Psalms |
45 |
5 |
Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies' hearts. The nations fall before you, lying down beneath your feet. |
Psalms |
45 |
6 |
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice. |
Psalms |
45 |
7 |
You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else. |
Psalms |
45 |
8 |
Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you are entertained by the music of harps. |
Psalms |
45 |
9 |
Kings' daughters are among your concubines. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir! |
Psalms |
45 |
10 |
Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your homeland far away. |
Psalms |
45 |
11 |
For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. |
Psalms |
45 |
12 |
The princes of Tyre will shower you with gifts. People of great wealth will entreat your favor. |
Psalms |
45 |
13 |
The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold. |
Psalms |
45 |
14 |
In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. |
Psalms |
45 |
15 |
What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as they enter the king's palace! |
Psalms |
45 |
16 |
Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands. |
Psalms |
45 |
17 |
I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever. |